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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1919
Page
4
A critique argues against Bolshevik influence in the United States endorsing cooperation over class war. It argues overtime labor as a solution to postwar shortages caused by wartime waste and calls for adjusting to new conditions while condemning sabotage and production interference.
A rhythmic plea urges neighbors to unite against profiteering without violence. It condemns loud protests and urges sane, collective action to curb price gouging, warning that ongoing unrest risks worsening conditions before October. The poem calls for a sober, earnest effort to deter those raising prices.
A brief reads that contentment is coming to a people. The message suggests readiness and a hopeful outlook as the anticipated attitude shifts toward satisfaction and peace.
Sioux City Journal notes a shift in administration stance from watchful waiting to waitful watching regarding Mexico. The brief reflects a policy drift and its potential implications without detailing actions or dates.
A quip from Newton Daily News asserts that once the claim college professors earn 18 cents an hour becomes common knowledge, a flood of applicants will rush to fill the positions, highlighting wage skepticism.
Farmers hear a pig's squeal as finer music than August records on an up to date victrola, a remark reflecting rural preference in sound over modern entertainment.
Vinton Eagle notes 199 people claim to solve problems for all while individuals work hard in shirtsleeves to tackle issues themselves. The comment frames problem solving as a collective effort requiring effort and persistence.
The president plans a tour to support the league of nations, signaling acknowledgment that arguing with the United States Senate is futile. The Des Moines Register notes the move reflects strategic diplomacy despite Senate opposition.
Dr U S Smith the newly elected president of Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant gave his Muscatine farewell address at a union church service in the First Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday evening. He spoke on The Son and Jehovah or the Way to Success.
The treatment for nervous disorders is diversion. Attention shifted to new channels, new friends, faces, scenes, habits, sleeping rooms, rations. everything altered and different will in time relieve nearly all such conditions.
Iowa reports about 75 000 union workers as Labor Day observations approach, up from 56 000 two years earlier. Many factories including locomotive works and car wheel makers slow or tied up due to fewer orders and strikes. Packing plants dominate output in Sioux City and Woodbury County, with 1917 state figures showing 3 000 establishments and $462.8 million in product value. future stats may shift with current year data.
Elmer Donnell director of the Red Cross relief in the Southwest says intervention by the United States is certain and soon. He cites bandit-infested northern Mexico and heavy preparations along the border by the War Department and Red Cross.
Health advice urges waking with a glass of hot water and a spoonful of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach bowels and blood. It claims this “inside bathing” removes toxins, improves breath complexion and reduces bilious symptoms. It targets those with dull heads bad taste furred tongue or constipation.
A public domain novel excerpt from Booth Tarkington’s The Magnificent Ambersons published by Doubleday Page & Company traces the rise of the Amberson family as wealth and status shape a changing American city and era.
George balks at his grandfather’s push for apartment houses in a small town while Amberson muses that the plan could be a joke yet hints at serious consequences. George frets over confronting his grandfather, worries about breakfast, and the two men meet later on the road with Pendennis and Lucy nearby as the scene continues.
George discovers excavations for five new houses near his mother and grandfather’s homes. Amid family quarrels and sharp talk about the project’s intrusion, Am berson suspects the plan to rent apartments, while George faces anger and disbelief at his grandfather’s actions.
Railway agent J. W. Calvert lists adjusted east and westbound trains for the Washington branch and line runs. Timetable notes include corrections to May 19 and December 8 1918, with train numbers 12 30 60 80 88 49 29 87 11 450 430 836 429 449 835 836 88 89 and others, plus daily except Sunday operations and special stock extras.
LODGES Washington Lodge No. 26 AF and AM regular meeting first Friday night monthly. Cyrus Chapter No. 18 KR and AM regular meeting second Friday night monthly. Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 KT regular meeting third Friday night monthly. Washington Chapter No. 08 OE regular meeting second Thursday night monthly. Visiting fraters welcome.
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